The police in Nasarawa State have arrested a 21-year-old woman named Fatima Salisu. She is suspected of carrying and selling illegal weapons. When the police caught her, they found 481 bullets with her.

According to the police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, the arrest happened after a careful and well-planned security operation. This operation took place in several important areas across the state to stop the spread of illegal weapons.

The police also said that Fatima was trying to deliver these bullets to bandits in Katsina State. This arrest is a big step in fighting crime and keeping people safe in the region.

The police are working hard to stop the flow of illegal weapons to criminals. This recent arrest shows how the security forces are focused on protecting communities from danger.

“The operation was launched following credible intelligence, The suspect, Fatima Salisu, a native of Funtua town in Katsina State, was intercepted at a Azuba area of Lafia while allegedly transporting a deadly haul of ammunition through Keana and Doma LGAs, en route to deliver the consignment to criminal elements in Katsina,” the statement read.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence tip-off, Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima J. Mohammed, ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. 

“The team acted with precision, leading to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of 400 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition and 81 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

“The suspect is now in custody and undergoing rigorous interrogation as investigators work to dismantle the arms trafficking network and trace its possible links to armed banditry and terrorism.

“This arrest marks a significant win in the ongoing fight against illegal arms proliferation and criminality in the region.

“The Nasarawa State Police Command remains steadfast in its resolve to rid the state of crime and calls on members of the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.”